Pentium Silver J5040

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium Silver J5040

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium Silver J5040 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,375 Rank: 1439
Rank Name Score Visual
1435 Core i5-3337U 4,378
+0.1%
1436 Xeon E5620 4,377
+0%
1437 Phenom II X4 960T 4,377
+0%
1438 Core i5-2557M 4,376
+0%
1439 Pentium Silver J5040 4,375
1440 Xeon E5520 4,374
+-0%
1441 Xeon X5460 4,373
+-0%
1442 Athlon II X3 455 4,372
-0.1%
1443 Core i5-2450M 4,370
-0.1%
1444 Core i7-2617M 4,369
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium Silver J5040 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,429 Rank: 1388
Rank Name Score Visual
1384 Phenom II X4 B60 4,430
+0%
1385 A8-6500 4,430
+0%
1386 Intel Core i5-540M 4,429
+0%
1387 Core i5 M 450 4,429
+0%
1388 Pentium Silver J5040 4,429
1389 Celeron B830 4,428
+-0%
1390 Athlon II X3 455 4,428
+-0%
1391 Core i7-3689Y 4,428
+-0%
1392 Phenom II X4 960T 4,427
+-0%
1393 Phenom II X4 B95 4,427
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium Silver J5040 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,339 Rank: 1454
Rank Name Score Visual
1450 Core i5-580M 4,341
+0%
1451 A4-7300 4,340
+0%
1452 Xeon D-1559 4,339
+0%
1453 Core i5-760 4,339
+0%
1454 Pentium Silver J5040 4,339
1455 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,337
+-0%
1456 Xeon E5430 4,337
+-0%
1457 Athlon II X2 280 4,337
+-0%
1458 Core i3 530 4,335
-0.1%
1459 Athlon II X3 455 4,335
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium Silver J5040 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,552 Rank: 1161
Rank Name Score Visual
1157 Core i5-6260U 4,552
+0%
1158 Phenom II X4 980 4,552
+0%
1159 Pentium G3440 4,552
+0%
1160 Xeon X5472 4,552
+0%
1161 Pentium Silver J5040 4,552
1162 Pentium Silver J5005 4,551
+-0%
1163 Core i3-3250 4,551
+-0%
1164 Core i5-4200H 4,551
+-0%
1165 Pentium Silver N6000 4,551
+-0%
1166 Athlon X4 730 4,551
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium Silver J5040 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,546 Rank: 1073
Rank Name Score Visual
1069 Core i3-4350 4,546
+0%
1070 Phenom II X4 975 4,546
+0%
1071 A10-7850K 4,546
+0%
1072 Xeon E5520 4,546
+0%
1073 Pentium Silver J5040 4,546
1074 Core i5-6287U 4,545
+-0%
1075 Core i3-10110U 4,545
+-0%
1076 A10-6800K 4,545
+-0%
1077 A12-9800E 4,545
+-0%
1078 Phenom II X4 B97 4,545
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium Silver J5040 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,517 Rank: 1288
Rank Name Score Visual
1284 Pentium G3450T 4,518
+0%
1285 FX-7600P 4,517
+0%
1286 Core M-5Y10c 4,517
+0%
1287 Core i3-4030U 4,517
+0%
1288 Pentium Silver J5040 4,517
1289 Core i7-2637M 4,516
+-0%
1290 Athlon II X4 555 4,516
+-0%
1291 Phenom II X4 955 4,516
+-0%
1292 Xeon E5430 4,516
+-0%
1293 Core M-5Y51 4,516
+-0%

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Pentium Silver J5040 Details

The Intel Pentium Silver J5040, launched in November 2019, is a mobile processor designed for entry-level computing tasks. Built on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process and based on the Goldmont Plus microarchitecture, this chip is targeted at low-power devices such as ultrabooks and compact systems. Despite its age, the J5040 remains relevant in budget-oriented markets due to its efficient power consumption and integrated graphics. As of March 2026, the processor is considered outdated by modern standards but still serves as a functional option for basic productivity and multimedia use.

The J5040 features four cores and four threads, with a base clock speed of 2.0 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz. It operates within a 10 W TDP, making it ideal for thin and light devices where thermal constraints are critical. The processor is packaged in a BGA 1090 socket and includes 4 MB of L2 cache, while the L1 cache size is 0.053 MiB. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory at speeds up to 2400 MT/s, providing a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Connectivity is facilitated through a PCIe 2.0 interface with six lanes dedicated to the CPU. The chip also supports hardware virtualization, including VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, enabling efficient virtual machine performance.

Integrated into the J5040 is Intel's UHD Graphics 605, which includes 24 execution units and a maximum frequency of 800 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is sufficient for light video playback and basic graphical tasks. The processor lacks SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading), which limits its ability to handle multithreaded workloads effectively. It also features a locked clock multiplier, preventing overclocking, and does not support ECC memory. However, it includes a range of instruction set extensions such as SSE, AVX, and SHA-NI, enhancing performance in specific applications.

In benchmark testing, the J5040 achieves an overall score of 4375, placing it at #1439 out of 2060 processors. It scores 4339 in single-core performance (#1452) and 4429 in multicore performance (#1386). These results place it below modern mainstream CPUs but above several older low-power and embedded processors. In comparison, the J5040 outperforms the Celeron B830 and Core i7-3689Y, but trails behind the Core i5-2557M and Xeon E5620. Its performance in Passmark tests—4552 in number crunching, 4546 in data processing, and 4517 in physics compute—confirms its position as a modest performer in the broader CPU hierarchy.

Given its age and performance characteristics, the Pentium Silver J5040 is best suited for light office use, web browsing, and media consumption. It is not ideal for gaming, content creation, or intensive multitasking. However, its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it a viable choice for budget laptops and embedded systems where energy efficiency is prioritized over raw performance.
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Intel Pentium Silver J5040

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium Silver J5040
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Core Name: Gemini Lake
Socket: BGA 1090
Package: FC-BGA1090
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 10 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 54.272 KiB
L2 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 93 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 F16C EIST VT-x VT-d EPT SGX SHA
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